FARGO electronic C16 service manual Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly High-Coercivity 810182 or

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Replacing the Magnetic Head Assembly (High-Coercivity: 810182 or

Low- Coercivity: 810182)

Refer to Drawings 830117, 830118 and 830119.

Estimated Repair Time: 30 minutes.

Steps	Procedure
1
	Caution: Turn off the Printer and unplug the power cord from the
	Printer.
2	Turn the Printer upside down.
3	Remove the two screws attached to the Bottom Access Plate.
4	Take out the two screws that secure the Magnetic Head in place.
5	Move the Magnetic Head out of position.
6	Set the two Magnetic Head Spacers aside for replacement. (Note: The
	Magnetic Head Spacers should be between 5 and 15 mil thick and may be
	difficult to see after removing the magnetic head.)
7	Turn the Printer upright.
8	Open the Upper Imaging Assembly.
9	Loosen the top two corner screws (130987) found just behind the top edge of
	the Rear Cover.
10	Close the Upper Imaging Assembly.
11	Remove the screw (130987) by the Card Exit Ramp.
12	Remove the Rear Cover.
13	Remove the two screws (130971) that secure the Print Circuit Board to the two
	Standoff screws (140047).
14	Remove the screws that hold the Main Board Brackets in place.

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